Badly Abused Dog Enjoys a Luxurious Bubble Bath

Who has got it better than Rudy right now? Hand fed snacks and then and a nap in the tub? 🙂 Considering the condition this boy came to us in, nobody deserves it more!* Thank you everyone for sharing Rudy’s adorable video. Many are asking for his back story…Rudy was found in November, dumped in a plastic bucket in NYC, near death. S.N.A.R.R Animal Rescue Northeast was called by the city shelter and asked to help Rudy as he was in critical condition. Rudy was severely emaciated, unable to walk, and covered in deep gaping wounds and holes. Literally holes on his entire body; some all the way down to his tendons and bones. We still do not know what caused them; could have been acid of some sort or cigarette burns. We will never know and quite frankly the thoughts are haunting. Rudy was missing almost all of his fur and what was left, was all dead at the root and fell out at his first bath. Rudy had a horrible fracture in his front leg, a tear in his bladder and what we came to find out was untreated Cushings disease. It is a miracle this broken boy survived. Other than being completely terrified and unsure of a kind human hand, Rudy was grateful and nothing but a lovebug from the minute we rescued him. He was moved into a medical foster home and has been recuperating there ever since. Rudy is now on meds for his Cushings, his hair is growing back from his special spa baths, and he has gained weight. His front leg still needs to be surgically repaired, but the vets feel Rudy is still not strong enough for surgery.Rudy is loved and spoiled by his amazing foster family and we expect him to make a full recovery. Please read more about our rescue and our mission of “Giving Hope To The Hopeless” at www.snarrnortheast.orgThank you to all the new followers on the page!!! Together we can make a difference

Who has got it better than Rudy right now? Hand fed snacks and then and a nap in the tub? Considering the condition this boy came to us in, nobody deserves it more!

Rudy was found in November, dumped in a plastic bucket in NYC, near death. S.N.A.R.R Animal Rescue Northeast was called by the city shelter and asked to help Rudy, as he was in critical condition.

Rudy was severely emaciated, unable to walk, and covered in deep gaping wounds and holes. Literally holes on his entire body; some all the way down to his tendons and bones. We still do not know what caused them; could have been acid of some sort or cigarette burns. We will never know, and quite frankly the thoughts are haunting.

Rudy was missing almost all of his fur, and what was left, was all dead at the root and fell out at his first bath. Rudy had a horrible fracture in his front leg, a tear in his bladder and what we came to find out was untreated Cushing’s disease. It is a miracle this broken boy survived.

Other than being completely terrified and unsure of a kind human hand, Rudy was grateful and nothing but a lovebug from the minute we rescued him.

He was moved into a medical foster home and has been recuperating there ever since. Rudy is now on meds for his Cushing’s, his hair is growing back from his special spa baths, and he has gained weight. His front leg still needs to be surgically repaired, but the vets feel Rudy is still not strong enough for surgery.

Rudy is loved and spoiled by his amazing foster family and we expect him to make a full recovery.

About Melanie

studied English and has a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a focus on animal behavior, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy. She shares two pit bulls (adopted from the SPCA Serving Erie County) with her family, as well as three adopted cats with her husband, Fred. She takes pride in being a grammar enthusiast and advocating for animals, the environment, equal rights, and humanitarianism. She loves camping, cooking, taking photos, listening to psychedelic rock and indie music, and making all sorts of crafty things - from charm bracelets and paper rose bouquets to kitty condos and feral cat houses!

Melanie was sharing this profile with Fred, who is new to the Life With Dogs family, so many stories that were written by Fred from April 2014 - June 2014 will appear under Melanie's name.

I’m glad he got to experience some true love before he passed. What’s wrong with people? And it’s so amazing how easily they forgive after all the abuse they endure. There is a special place in hell for the people that do these evil things to these helpless little creatures..I really believe this..so that makes me feel a little better.

My heart goes out every day to all the abused & neglected creatures. Nothing makes my blood boil faster than learning of horrific animal situations. Whenever good, caring, compassionate folks step in to save these unfortunates, my faith is restored. God bless the people who save these tragic lives and turn things in a radically better direction!! 🙂

I am so grateful that Rudy got to know & experience love, kindness & that his life counted with meaning. Heart-broken that it could only be for a few months – they ALL deserve so much better from us humans. He now has a special place in Rainbow Bridge <3